A high school slacker named Bartleby Gaines is rejected by every college he applies to. In order to satisfy his parents and create a future for himself, Bartleby decides to start his own college, the South Harmon Institute of Technology. He and his friends convert an abandoned psychiatric facility into the college and unexpectedly attract a large number of rejected students. With a million dollars in tuition money, Bartleby must turn his fake college into a functioning one. However, their fun is threatened when the jocks from a rival school try to ruin everything they've built.
Prayers for Bobby is a heart-wrenching biography drama that tells the true story of a mother's journey from intolerance to acceptance after her teenage son, Bobby, commits suicide because of his struggles with homophobia. Through her grief, she becomes a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and works to challenge the religious-fanaticism that contributed to her son's tragic event. This movie highlights the importance of love, acceptance, and the consequences of prejudice.
Bulletproof is a buddy cop comedy film from 1996. An undercover cop and a detective who have a complicated friendship team up to take down a drug dealer. They face shootouts, car chases, and other dangerous situations as they try to bring the criminal to justice.
The Happy Prince (2018) tells the tragic story of Oscar Wilde, a renowned writer and artist who faces social prejudices and personal struggles, including the death of his wife. Set in Victorian England and 19th-century Paris and Naples, the film portrays Wilde's life, his portrayal of an artist, and his gay theme and relationships. It captures his downfall, exile, and death, illustrating the irony of his fairy-tale-like rise and subsequent tragic fall.
A gay couple navigates the challenges of planning their wedding in Italy, dealing with cultural differences and the disapproval of some family members. They must overcome obstacles and find acceptance as they prepare for their big day.
Edward II is a historical drama film based on the life and reign of King Edward II of England. Set in 14th-century medieval England, the movie explores themes of power, betrayal, and same-sex relationships. Edward II's marriage to Queen Isabella is strained as he develops a passionate relationship with his favorite courtier, Piers Gaveston. The plot delves into palace intrigue, political turmoil, and the eventual downfall of Edward II, who is betrayed by his own nobility.
After a Christian street evangelist gets caught in an elevator with a gay couple, he must confront his own biases and beliefs when they are held at gunpoint. With humor and compassion, he learns to overcome his homophobia and embrace love and acceptance.
Pray Away is a powerful documentary that delves into the world of gay conversion therapy, exploring the lives of former leaders and survivors who have renounced the practice. It tackles themes of homophobia, guilt, community, trauma, and the role of religion in shaping beliefs and identities. Through personal stories and interviews, the film sheds light on the harmful effects of conversion therapy and the ongoing struggle for acceptance and equality.
A man navigates the complexities of his relationships and his own identity while mourning the loss of his partner to cancer.
This film explores the life of Alan Turing, a brilliant codebreaker whose work during World War II helped decrypt the Enigma machine used by the Germans. Despite his contributions, Turing faced discrimination for his homosexuality and was ultimately prosecuted for indecency. Forced to undergo chemical castration, Turing tragically took his own life.
Following the story of a Christian baker who refused to bake a custom wedding cake for a gay couple.
Outrage is a documentary that explores the hypocrisy of closeted homosexual politicians who actively work against gay rights. The film follows the story of a politician who is outed and faces threats, discrimination, and injustice. It delves into the personal struggles and the political landscape surrounding the issue.
Louis Theroux travels to Topeka, Kansas to meet the members of the Westboro Baptist Church, a hate group known for picketing events with offensive signs and spreading anti-gay rhetoric. Through interviews with ex-cult members and confrontations with the church's leader, Louis explores the depths of religious fundamentalism and bigotry.
In this social guidance film aimed at teenage boys, a narrator warns them about the dangers of homosexuality. The film discusses various scenarios where teenage boys may encounter homosexual individuals and advises them to be cautious and avoid becoming victims of sexual predators. It aims to instill fear and anxiety in the minds of the viewers, portraying homosexuality as a deviant behavior and reinforcing negative stereotypes.
In this experimental film, a couple experiences surreal and psychedelic events in a garden, touching on themes of religion, power, and passion.
In the Bahamas, a closeted bisexual man explores his sexuality while facing homophobic bigotry and religious intolerance. He forms a mixed-orientation relationship with a white man and faces challenges in his relationships with his abusive mother and wife of a minister. The story touches on themes of love, prejudice, and self-discovery.
Saar is an HIV positive gay man living in London, where he found refuge from the religious kibbutz where he grew up in Israel. Ever since he was diagnosed with HIV, Saar has craved his family's love, while they struggle with fears and prejudices.
Remembering the contribution of ancient Jewish values to Western civilization, Voices of the Silenced highlights the goals of sexual politics and the silencing of views opposing the return to the pansexual cultures of the pre-Christian Graeco-Roman world. It listens to the voices of 34 individuals, extraordinary in their ordinariness, including witnesses to the experience of leaving homosexual practices and feelings. It explores how sciences become the servants of ideology using examples from history, mental health policy and archaeology. Filmed in 7 countries and in more than 50 locations, the documentary interviews 15 individuals who are emerging out of homosexual lifestyles and a further 18 commentators on the subject, including those who explode the myth of neutral secularism and expose its dangers for society broadly and for Christians specifically.
Flyover Country is a comedy drama about life in the midwest. Todd and Russ, two twenty-something college students, meet in a contemporary English literature class. Soon they become good friends, but that friendship is tested when Russ finds out that Todd is openly gay. In addition, their lives become more complicated when all of Russ's family & friends begin to believe Russ is also gay. Things don't go well for Todd either once his religious conservative sister and family find out the truth about his sexual orientation. Surrounded by polarized family and friends, Russ and Todd's paths continue to cross as they both search for a better life in Flyover Country.
An exploration of the homophobia expressed by reggae and rap artists againts gays and lesbians. Inludes interviews with rappers Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton, who cite religious reasons for their particular brand of homophobia.